Cactus has released a firmware update for its V6 wireless flash transceiver. Version 1.1.004 adds support for the Olympus FL-50R andFL-36R ; the Panasonic FL-500R and FL-360R; and the FourThirds versions of the Metz 58 AF-2, 52 AF-1 and 44 AF-1 flashes, and incorporates a profile for the Godox V860N for Nikon. Read the Cactus V6 firmware release notes for a full list of enhancements and bug fixes, and download the Cactus Firmware Updater to perform the update.

Adobe Photoshop for Photographers 2014 Release by Martin Evening is a new title from Focal Press. Updated to include detailed instruction for all of the upgrades to Photoshop CC 2014 on Adobe’s Creative Cloud, this guide covers all the tools and techniques photographers and professional image editors need to know when using Photoshop, from workflow guidance to core skills to advanced techniques for professional results. The 730-page paperback is available for $59.95 / £37.99.

Kenu has just launched Stance, a compact tripod for iPhones. Billed as the first tripod specifically designed for the iPhone, Stance mounts directly into the smartphone’s Lightning port using Kenu’s patent pending MicroMount. The compact tripod weighs only 1.2oz (34g) and is smaller than a pack of gum. Non-slip feet and premium zinc-alloy construction create a stable base. A ball-and-pivot joint lets the phone tilt and rotate freely, allowing you to position your iPhone at the perfect angle. The Kenu Stance is available for $29.95 on the website below.

NEC Display Solutions Europe has announced the availability of the professional-grade, 32" MultiSync PA322UHD display. Using a wide-gamut white LED backlight, the NEC MultiSync PA322UHD features an IGZO technology IPS-type LCD panel that delivers 99.2 percent coverage of the Adobe RGB colour space. Boasting a multitude of inputs, including two DisplayPort, two DVI-D and four HDMI as well as a USB 3.0 hub with DisplaySync Pro technology, the new MultiSync PA Series display offers a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and a static contrast ratio of 1000:1. The stand supports both landscape and portrait modes, and the display will automatically rotate the image when the display is rotated. Other highlights include 14-bit 3D internal programmable lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration, Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture modes which split the screen in half or in quarters to up to 4 Full HD images, and a USB 3.0 hub with DisplaySync Pro. The MultiSync PA322UHD is available from November 2014.

The first Hasselblad camera ever to be used in space was sold for $281,250 at a special auction in Boston yesterday. A UK-based Internet bidder beat off all comers to the legendary 500c first used by astronaut Wally Schirra on a Mercury Atlas mission back in 1962. “The previous owner had bought this Hasselblad in 1994 for a little under $15,000…. which goes to show how vibrant the growth is in space artefacts," RR Auction vice-president Bobby Livingston said. "The final figure of just over $281,250 well exceeded our pre-auction estimate of between $50,000 and $100,000.”

CameraWorld, a real UK camera shop helping you to make the most of your hobby, is running an event on 28th November entitled "Masters of Photography." The event will feature three speakers - David Newton, Danny Green and Saeen Rashid -, who will be hosting seminars throughout the day. Experts from Canon, Manfrotto, Lexar, Rode, Vanguard and Domke will also be on hand to demonstrate and answer any questions on the latest photography gear, including the new EF 100-400mm L IS USM II lens. Golden Tickets for the day are only £10 and if you spend over £100 on the day you get your entry ticket back.  Golden tickets allow you the opportunity to buy at the UK's best possible prices on the day and are limited, so you need to buy quick. All people purchasing a ticket to the event  will be entered into a competition to win a Canon PowerShot G7X digital compact camera. The event will take place from 11am - 7pm at 01 Zero One Studio, Hopkins Street, London W1F 0HS. Click through / read on for the CameraWorld Masters of Photography seminar schedule.

The Lomo'Instant film camera is now available for regular purchase. This funky little instant film camera features a built-in wide-angle lens plus fisheye and portrait lens attachments, and works with the widely available Fujifilm Instax Mini film. The Lomo'Instant can be purchased in the Lomography Online Shop, Lomography Gallery & Embassy Stores and a number of other partner stores worldwide, priced at £89.

Mastering Your DSLR Camera is a new iBook by Simon Watkinson. "In this book I have set out out all the key technical components, along with some great creative tips, to allow you to create images that impress," the author says. "Each section has been broken down into individual elements, so you learn one step at a time. There are example images throughout the book, with accompanying text that explains how that image was created. The 184-page ebook is now available for pre-order on iTunes, priced at £14.99.

Kingston has launched a 256GB Class 10 UHS-I SDXC memory card and a 128GB Class 10 UHS-I microSD card. With speeds up to 90MB/s read and 45MB/s write, the Kingston 256GB Class 10 UHS-I SDXC memory card transfers files much faster than standard Class 10 SDHC/SDXC cards. Its higher sustained write speed supports continuous burst mode for still photos and reduces stutter during video capture. Backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support, the Kingston Class 10 UHS-I SDXC memory card is also available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities. “Kingston Technology is proud to launch these new high-capacity and high-speed memory cards,” said Valentina Vitolo, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. “In a world where most users carry around more data than ever before on mobile devices, the larger capacities and faster speeds help ensure that customers have the best possible solutions available to them to streamline their mobile lives.”

JVC has announced its new 4KCAM product line and unveiled three hand-held 4K camcorders at the Content & Communications World (CCW) show. The JVC GY-LS300 ($4,450; pictured) is a Super 35mm camcorder that records to non-proprietary SDHC and SDXC media cards in a variety of image formats including 4K Ultra HD, Full HD with 4:2:2 sampling, SD, and Web-friendly proxy formats. It features a Micro Four Thirds  lens mount and JVC’s unique Variable Scan Mapping technology that maintains the native angle of view for a variety of lenses. The JVC GY-HM200 ($2,995) is a versatile, full-featured 4K Ultra HD camcorder with HD streaming and a 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS imager. It also features a built-in 12x zoom lens with optical image stabilliser. Last but not least the economical JVC GY-HM170 ($2,495) features a heavy duty body with professional control layout and comprehensive video profile settings for professional use. Keeping with JVC’s commitment to native file workflows, the camera records 4K Ultra HD as H.264 files, and can record HD and SD footage in a variety of resolutions and frame rates. Other features include an integrated 12x optical zoom lens with two ND filters, built-in stereo microphone and 3.5mm audio input, and live 4K UHD output through a built-in HDMI connector.

Today Wacom launched Dropzone and Control Room, two new cloud based services that offer fast and easy access to images and personal settings. Offering up to 2GB of free storage, Dropzone enables users to easily store and access their images on any computer or device, at any time. Control Room offers a storage service for individual Wacom pen, tablet and display settings, saving the user time on configuration when they want to use their familiar settings on a different device of the same type. Both Dropzone and Control Room are easy to use, free of charge and work independently from existing services or operating systems. Note that a Wacom Cloud account is required for both services.

Phottix have launched two new Mitros TTL Flash units for use with the proprietary Sony multi-interface hotshoe.The Mitros and Mitros+ units share many significant features including a guide number of 58, full TTL functionality as well as manual and multi modes, Auto/Manual Flash Head Zoom with 180 degree rotation and 97 degree tilt, High Speed Sync and Rear Curtain Sync, Manual and bracketed Flash Exposure Compensation, and a Quick Flash Mode: with 0.1-2.5 second recharge times and much more including a USB port for future firmware upgrades and a 3.5mm sync port. The Phottix Mitros+ adds significant functionality, allowing photographers to not only use the Mitros on or off camera for lighting, but to also control and trigger remote flash by radio signal. The new Phottix Mitros is now available for $299 and the Mitros+ is also now available for $399.

LightRocket has launched a new free membership plan, which includes 5GB of cloud storage, the ability to publish a collection of images on LightRocket's commercial archive, a configurable portfolio website and a host of other professional media management tools. For those who want to go to the next level, LightRocket's 'premium' members pay a little less than a dollar a week for their first year which gains them access to an even broader array of tools while offering greater visibility on LightRocket's consolidated media archive.

Kwilt is a new iOS app billed as the first mobile application to automatically create a personal and complete live digital photo stream by seamlessly gathering users' digital images from Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Google+, Google Drive, Dropbox, iPads, iPhones and DLNA Ceritified servers. "Today's user is storing photos across so many social channels that it's impossible to keep track," says Kwilt founder and veteran photo entrepreneur Marc-Antoine Benglia. "Kwilt breaks the barriers between sources. Where your files are stored becomes irrelevant. All of your images are now available at your fingertips, streamed from your favourite platforms in real time." Kwilt streams users' pictures from all of their media sources chronologically, by location or by theme, using a unique cloud-indexing engine and optimised streaming technologies to ensure photos are indexed and dynamically available in real time, in one place. The app is available now as a free download from iTunes.

Canon China has posted six high-resolution sample images taken with the new Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens. This super-telephoto zoom lens from Canon boasts a completely redesigned optical formula containing one Fluorite and one Super UD lens element - a combination unique to lenses in this focal range - to help deliver sharp images with high resolution and contrast. For photographers who want to work as closely as possible to their subjects, the minimum focusing distance of the lens has been reduced to just 3.2 ft. (0.98m), resulting in a maximum magnification of 0.31x. The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L II USM Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens is scheduled to be available in December 2014 for an estimated retail price of £1,999.99 / €2,499.99 / $2,199.99.

Website: Canon China

The Essence of Photography by Bruce Barnbaum is a new title from Rocky Nook. Included in the book are in-depth discussions on topics such as defining your own unique rhythm and approach as a photographer, the differences between realism and abstraction, translating the scene in front of you to the final photograph, the differences and similarities between how amateurs and professionals approach photography, learning to expand your own seeing and creativity through classes, workshops, and associating with other photographers, and much more. The 196-page volume will be available from 26th November for $39.95.

The winners of the UK’s ‘Landscape Photographer of the Year’ competition have been announced. All of the winning and commended photographs from the competition can be found in the Awards book ‘Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 8’ by AA Publishing. The overall winner is Mark Littlejohn and his photo of a small, transient stream created by heavy rain and dwarfed by the might of Glencoe’s mountains. “When I got the call, I was in a cafe in Tynemouth and it was a surreal experience to say the least," Mark Littlejohn said. "When you enter the competition you hope against hope that you will get an image in the book and you can't really consider the possibility that you will win." The exhibition of winning entries will be held on the recently-built Mezzanine at Britain’s busiest station, London Waterloo, which will showcase the very best of the British countryside in the very heart of the capital. Not only will the photographs appear on display stands across the balcony but will also make an appearance on Motion@Waterloo, a 40m wide LCD screen which is the largest single indoor screen in the UK and spans the station from platforms 7 to 11. Opening on Monday, December 1 st 2014, the exhibition is hosted by Network Rail and will run for nine weeks, closing on January 31st 2015. Admission is free.